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Canada, U.S. to negotiate new economic, security relationship after election: Carney

Canada, U.S. to negotiate new economic, security relationship after election: Carney

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada and the United States will begin comprehensive negotiations for a "new economic and security relationship" immediately after the Canadian election following a Friday morning phone call with U.S.
Charlie Javice convicted of defrauding JPMorgan during $175 million sale of financial aid startup

Charlie Javice convicted of defrauding JPMorgan during $175 million sale of financial aid startup

NEW YORK (AP) — Charlie Javice , the charismatic founder of a startup company that claimed to be revolutionizing the way college students apply for financial aid, was convicted on Friday of defrauding one of the largest U.S.
TSX down 400 points on Friday amid looming tariffs, inflation worries

TSX down 400 points on Friday amid looming tariffs, inflation worries

TORONTO — Canadian and American markets tumbled today amid inflation worries and uncertainty over the scale and scope of the next round of U.S. tariffs set to kick in April 2. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 1.6 per cent, or 401.
Wall Street tumbles, and S&P 500 drops 2% on worries about slower economy and higher inflation

Wall Street tumbles, and S&P 500 drops 2% on worries about slower economy and higher inflation

NEW YORK (AP) — Another wipeout slammed Wall Street as worries built about a potentially toxic mix of worsening inflation and a U.S. economy slowing because of households afraid to spend due to the global trade war.
Hudson's Bay cuts 200 corporate jobs effective April 4

Hudson's Bay cuts 200 corporate jobs effective April 4

TORONTO — Hudson's Bay says it has notified about 200 of its staff working in corporate roles that their employment will be terminated next week.
B.C. Premier David Eby walking back tariff bill after 'anxiety' from stakeholders

B.C. Premier David Eby walking back tariff bill after 'anxiety' from stakeholders

VANCOUVER — British Columbia Premier David Eby says his government is walking back a key portion of its controversial tariff response law, admitting the proposed legislation "didn't get the balance right.
Vancouver police deploying big presence to 'maintain order' at anti-Tesla protests

Vancouver police deploying big presence to 'maintain order' at anti-Tesla protests

VANCOUVER — Vancouver police say they are investigating 28 anti-Tesla incidents and will deploy more than 130 extra officers to "maintain order" at protests targeting the electric carmaker this weekend.
Snow, freezing rain hitting much of Canada causing crashes, road closures

Snow, freezing rain hitting much of Canada causing crashes, road closures

Old Man Winter is proving to be a resilient cuss, slamming through parts of Canada with a wallop of heavy snow and freezing rain and turning roads into a smash-up derby.
Hudson's Bay is liquidating most of its stores. Here's what you need to know

Hudson's Bay is liquidating most of its stores. Here's what you need to know

Hudson's Bay has begun liquidating all but six of its stores after the company filed for creditor protection earlier this month.
Canada's economy 'sprinting into a wall' to start 2025 as tariff hit looms

Canada's economy 'sprinting into a wall' to start 2025 as tariff hit looms

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy was off to a solid start in January but early signs suggest growth stalled in February amid harsh winter weather and the looming threat of tariffs. Statistics Canada said Friday that real gross domestic product rose 0.